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April | May | June 2010 California Affiliate of the AAFCS Special points of interest: Bringing people together to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities President’s Message • Spring Election • Member Thoughts • Awards & Dear Members and Guests, O PRESIDENT Marge Lichty 562.985.7492 (B) [email protected] PRESIDENT ELECT Barbara Kilborn 530.268-7330 [email protected] VP, PROGRAMS Bonnye Whamond 916.441.0748 (H) 916.373.6189 (B) [email protected] VP, COMMUNICATIONS Corinne Thomas 661.505.8765 [email protected] SECRETARY Rachael Libolt 760.433.6894 [email protected] ur Biennial State Conference on March 12-14 in Sacramento—“Capitalizing on our Strengths”-was a huge success! Attendees commented about the excellent variety of topics for educational sessions, research posters, motivating keynote and general session speakers, interesting tours, and many opportunities to network and socialize, such as the Railroad Museum reception. I want to express my appreciation to Tri-Chairs Bonnye Whamond, Barbara Kilborn, and Clare Dendinger, and to the entire conference committee for a well organized and worthwhile conference. My thanks to all who traveled from near and far—including Oregon and Washington states—to attend the conference. • Extension Research Inside this issue: Spring 2010 Election Happy springtime! Another upcoming opportunity for personal and professional growth is the national AAFCS conference in Cleveland, OH on June 24-26. The theme is “New Century for FCS: New Challenges, New Solutions,” and I strongly encourage you to attend. Go to aafcs.org or aafcs-ca.org for more details. TREASURER Shirley Vernon 408.578.3854 [email protected] EDITOR Corinne Thomas [email protected] Scholarships 2 Thoughts on the Spring Conference 3 Awards & Scholarships 4 UCCE Alameda Examines Quality of Life Education Needs 5 of Elders Calendar Marge Lichty CA-AAFCS President [email protected] 562-985-7492 Students Resources www.aafcs-ca.org 8 8 8 Page 2 CONTEMPO Spring 2010 Election I t is time for our spring election of officers for our professional organization! Our election began online on April 1st and extends until May 1st to allow all our members ample time to vote in whichever way (online or mail) best suits their needs. As a member of this organization, I encourage you to vote for or write in a candidate. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Dolores Robles Nominating Committee Chair [email protected] 2010 Spring Election Deadline: May 1st, 2010 Ways to vote: • Mail in Ballot Included in the print edition of the Contempo newsletter will be a mail-in ballot. Please fill it out, enclose it in an envelope, and mail it to: Dolores Robles Dept. of Family & Consumer Sciences Cal State University Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840 • Online Visit http://www.aafcs-ca.org/vote if you have not already received an invitation to vote online. You will need an e-mail address to register. Please contact Corinne Thomas ([email protected]) if you run into any technical issues. www.aafcs-ca.org Page 3 April | May | June 2010 Thoughts on the Spring Conference T he Whittier Home Economists in Home and Community with 46 members is affiliated with AAFCS and CAAFCS. We meet monthly in the evening, except in the summer, to present and share information that applies to our profession. Some of our more recent programs have been; a Visit to Cal High School Culinary Academy taught by two Home Economists, Wellness by a medical doctor, A Kaleidoscope of American History by a member who received a teaching grant, Local Wildlife Areas, History of Victorian Clothing, and Teas and China Through the Years. In addition we meet frequently for a social lunch in our widespread member area. We enjoy sharing our particular expertise with each other and we also have one program annually as a social event where our significant others are invited and welcomed. By: Joan Frey I was privileged to represent WHEHC at the recent CA-AFCS convention in Old Sacramento. Five members of WHEHC were in attendance and one of our members, Roberta Null, was a presenter. We were happy to hear about our recent scholarship awardee. A highlight to me was Kathy Powers. I talked with her at lunch before her presentation and I think that we should be proud to have “one of our own” create an award winning cooking program for Children’s Television through the Fresno PBS TV Station. My friend in Visalia and her grandson were familiar with the program and were excited to learn more about Kathy. My daughter-inlaw, a teacher, in Sacramento was also interested in this program as well as the Mysteries of the Mind, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Challenges presentation. She had just received a letter from UC Davis M.I.N.D inviting her to bring her six month old son to be part of a research study for 3-18 month old children. I also enjoyed the keynote speaker, Kelly Ferrin, talk about What’s Age Got to Do with It. This was a great conference. Our group is open to college graduates in the FCS field. We have members who attend our meetings from Los Angeles and Orange County area as well a few members who have moved out of the area but retain their membership and join us at our meetings whenever they return to the area. Joan Frey Whittier Home Economists in Home and Community (562) 928-2886 Back row: Marge Lichty, Linda Gomez-Ortigoza, Shirley Exeter, Joan Frey Front row: Roberta Null, Ruby Trow www.aafcs-ca.org Page 4 CONTEMPO By: Linda Gomez-Ortigoza Awards & Scholarships I was honored to recognize the following dedicated members during the CA-AAFCS State and Western Region Conference: Friend of CA-AAFCS Awarded to: Raley’s Raley’s, a local business in the Sacramento area, has been a great supporter of the organization. Outstanding Service to CA-AAFCS Awarded to: Amber Bradley Amber has served the CA-AAFCS as chairperson of the Ways and Means Committee as well as fund raising and newsletter contributor. Distinguished Service to FCS Awarded to: Bonnie Rader Bonnie has served the association as State President, Vice President of Programs, as well as a variety of other committees in her 50 plus years as a member. Outstanding New FCS Professional Awarded to: Corinne Thomas Corinne serves as Vice President of Communications and has reformatted the Contepmo and website. She has been an inspiration and a role model for young professionals while she leads CA-AAFCS with enthusiasm for the profession. Academic Excellence in FCS Awarded to: Anna Tsang Anna recently graduated from The Master’s College (summa cum laude) in FCS and is currently teaching Foods at the junior high level. Outstanding Service to CA-AAFCS Awarded to: Marjorie Mann Marjorie served as the unofficial historian for the association for many years. Continued on Page 6 www.aafcs-ca.org Page 5 April | May | June 2010 UCCE Alameda Examines Quality of Life By: Dr. Mary Blackburn Education Needs of Elders The Issue S eniors 65 and older are the fastest growing population group in the world, and the growth rate of the 85 and over in the US are even greater. The age 65 and over is expected to make up 20% of the US population by 2030 (AOA, 2003) and in California they will double and triple in some counties. Seniors over 85 will grow over 150 percent in 38 counties; double in 26 counties; and triple in 11 counties. As people live longer lives nutrition and lifestyle related chronic diseases increase but many are preventable. The US guidelines for Healthy People 2000… are to extend the years of “healthy life”…, and promote conditions under which people can be healthy. Obstacles to understanding wellness information affect all ages, but low literacy, limited income, and poverty exacerbate the problem with many seniors.(Weimer 1997,1998). What Has ANR Done? Alameda Cooperative Extension (CE) assessed disease conditions and quality of life education needs among limited income elders (n=377) in eight cities. The goal was to learn how best to increase their ability to integrate wellness information into their lifestyle. The tool was peer reviewed by Dr's. Doris Calloway, Department of Nutritional Sciences and Rick Barth, Graduate School of Social Welfare at UC Berkeley. The participants were volunteers who attended CE Quality of Life education forums at 22 meal-sites, centers, clubs, and low-income housing. The study documented their chronic diseases and nutrition and wellness education needs; associated their disease conditions with diet(s), physical activity, age, and ethnicity; and examined what these elders expected from educators. Results showed all seniors reported one chronic disease, 22% - 2, 15.4% 3, 8.2% - 4, 4.8% -5, and 5.0% - 6 -7. Also, 51% were on medications; and 27% - special diets. Some said they were confused, discouraged, tried to do what's easy i.e."take the medication and hope for the best". They wanted classes to be interactive exchanges about what mattered to them -- not abstract www.aafcs-ca.org data. The increase in numbers of elders and chronic diseases pose educational challenges and opportunities for CE educators to address the needs of elders at risk. The Payoff Seniors at risk want interactive education based on their needs. Participants were 75% female, 25% male, and were age 60 to over 80. They were: 54.9% White; 24.3% - Asian/Pacific Islanders; 15.4% - African Americans; 4.9 % - Hispanics; 0.5% American Indians. The data suggest the greatest challenge for at risk elders is to integrate multiple complex concepts into their lives. Seniors at risk for nutrition and lifestyle diseases pose challenges and opportunities for Cooperative Extension educators. The majority were on low fat, low salt, low sugar, and low cholesterol diets, and a few on vegetarian and weight loss diets. CE educators can foster conditions for elders to live healthy; bring unique tools, perspectives, and understandings… Continued on page 7 Page 6 CONTEMPO Awards & Scholarships Continued from page 4 50 Year Members of CA- Theodora Corey: • Jenna Jauregui AAFCS • Kristin Conner—Pt. Loma • Lindsey Reedy • Michelle Valde—SF State • Stephanie Barton Whittier Home Economics: • Lisetta Mewborn • • Kelsey Gibson North Central District: • Madison Teter • Sue Bauer • Maureen Chestnutt • Sue Chelini • Shirley Exeter • Joan Frey • Dale Bettencourt • Kristy McCoskey • Carol Harsha • Natalie Calcutta • Elena Zucker • Peggy Olivier • Ashley Selsted-Sianez • Tianna Richardson • Polly Womack • Michelle Harris • Stephanie Klindt • Molly Zachariash • Lauren Griffiths • Erin Thompson 40 Years + Members • Bibi Asma Bay District There were over 100 members of the CA-AAFCS who have served the association for more than 40 years. • Mychel Cudlip • Ivan Markova • Shaylene Rose Tootle • Karen Chin Yu Ha • Jessica Navarro • Jolene Jones • Brittany Romero • April Curran State & District Scholarship Winners Laura Kuras—SF State 2009-2010 Los Angeles District: • Chandy Kim Extended Education Fund (EEF) • Diana Aurora Tanus • Elise Kennedy • Amanda Mason Hazel J. Kuehn Graduate: • Isabel Mendoza • Sampada Zantye • Mindy Jean Trisko—SF State Annie McDonald: • Chandy Kim—SF State CA-AAFCS Undergraduate: • Anna Marie Salvestrini— CSUN • Erin Thompson—Pt. Loma San Diego District: • Jennifer Newton • Sarah Martin • Kojiro Richardson • Kara Malbrough • Adam Corfman www.aafcs-ca.org Bonnye Whammond, Barbara Kilborn, and Clare Dendinger were the Tri-Chairs hosting the CA-AAFCS Conference. The next state conference in 2012 will be hosted by the San Diego district. The Tri-Chairs will be Sue Walters, Kay Wilder, and Sharon McKenzie, who will be the primary chair. Page 7 April | May | June 2010 Conference Collage View the entire slide show on our website: www.aafcs-ca.org Interested in submitting an article? Have something to advertise? Send it to our editor at [email protected] UCCE Alameda Examines Quality of Life Continue from Page 5 Education Needs of Elders ...to the needs of a diverse senior population. The full text is in press with California Agriculture Journal. This research provides a better understanding of what seniors’ atrisk want, need, and expect from CE educators; and offers some guidance and directions for CE educators working with elders. Clientele Testimonial Senior quotes: “Lady, whatever you do, don’t bring me another video”; "Some times I just think what will be, will be, it must run in the family”. www.aafcs-ca.org Contact Supporting Unit: Alameda County Mary L. Blackburn, PhD, MPH, NFCS Advisor (510) 639-1274 [email protected] California Affiliate—AAFCS 1145 Savoy Street California Affiliate of the San Diego, CA 92107-3914 AAFCS Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID San Diego, CA Permit No. 1102 www.aafcs-ca.org Address Correction Requested Calendar Students Join our Facebook group—and National’s, too! April 15, 2010 Deadline for early-bird registration for AAFCS Annual Conference May 1, 2010 San Diego District - Scholarship Recognition Brunch Fermanian Conference Center: Pt. Loma Nazaren 9am-12pm Blog for us! Contact Corinne Thomas at [email protected] for more information! Represent your school/discipline today! Resources June 24-26, 2010 AAFCS 101st Annual Conference & Expo View our complete calendar online at www.aafcs-ca.org/ca/ calendar/ Visit us online at www.aafcs-ca.org Did you know you can follow AAFCS updates on Twitter? Find them @aafcs. We are working to expand the “resources” section of our website. If you have a website, book, etc. that you think would be helpful to other FCS professionals, please e-mail a short description along with the information to [email protected] for review. Also, let us know of any events your district may be having! www.aafcs-ca.org